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U.K. claims first £1 million Powerball winner

A U.K. player matched all five white numbers in the Aug. 31 Powerball drawing to win £1 million; the next U.S. jackpot on Sept. 2 is $146 million.

Published Sep 1, 2026, 10:03 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The United Kingdom has its first 1 million pound winner in Powerball. One player in the U.K. matched all five white numbers drawn to win the prize in the drawing held on Monday, Aug. 31.